Exotics (Palms, Oleanders, Bottlebrush)

Oleanders
Planting Oleander To ensure your Oleander has the best chance of flowering, position them in the hottest and sunniest part of your garden. This is because ...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Bottlebrush not flowering
  I your bottle brush or Callistemon is full of foliage, please be reassured that plant is healthy.   The Callistemon is a sensitive species and...
Thu, 22 Aug, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Oleander not flowering (aborted buds)
Oleanders are Mediterranean plants and thus require hot dry weather conditions in order to flower. They will commonly respond to wet weather by ‘aborting’ t...
Fri, 20 Sep, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Italian Cypress
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) We recommend growing them in large terracotta pots – at least 12”/30cm in diameter and depth at first – for max...
Wed, 25 Sep, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Canary Island Date Palms
Canary Island Date Palms Date Palms are supplied between 2 and 4 years old. They thrive in the UK and are winter hardy to -6°C so will need some protect...
Wed, 25 Sep, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Plant hardiness
Plants can be described as hardy, winter hardy, half hardy and tender and it can be very confusing to know what to do with your plant, and whether it can su...
Wed, 25 Sep, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Dicksonia Antarctica tree fern
Dicksonia Antarctica fern Dicksonia Antarctica will thrive in a sheltered, humid and shaded position, with plenty of room to spread. For best results...
Wed, 25 Sep, 2024 at 2:47 PM